Software delivery method with enhanced batch redistribution for use in a distributed computer network

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-01-18
ORACLE INT CORP
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Briefly stated, a method is provided for redistributing software packages in a distributed computer network after a master network device makes a failed distribution attempt. The method includes determining which intermediate distribution devices or servers were affected by the failed distribution. Then for each of these devices, identifying a distribution job that failed and retrieving from the particular distribution device stored distribution parameters, such as distribution control commands, used in the failed distribution. The method continues with building new distribution commands for the failed distribution job from the retrieved distribution parameters and the performing a redistribution of a set of software packages utilizing the new distribution commands.
According to another aspect of the invention, a method is provided for processing error alerts created in a computer network due to failures arising in d...

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FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of a software distribution system 10 useful for first providing automated processing of error alerts arising during software distribution throughout a computer network and second providing an enhanced redistribution of software packages that failed because of the underlying problem of the error alert. In this regard, an auto ticket tool 72 is provided that is configured to, among other tasks, receive error alerts from intermediate distribution servers and client network devices, validate the alerts, retrieve useful information from the alerts, determine when and whether a job ticket should be created, and create and distribute job tickets to appropriate maintenance facilities and personnel with verified accurate information. Once the underlying problem is resolved, a redistribution tool 92 is provided that is run on the affected intermediate distribution server to automatically identify the failed distribution jobs, retrieving distribution parameter...

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A method, and associated computer system, for redistributing software packages in a distributed computer network after a failed distribution attempt is made in a distributed computer network by a master network device. The method includes determining which intermediate distribution devices or servers were affected by the failed distribution. Then for each of these devices, identifying a distribution job that failed and retrieving from the particular distribution device stored distribution parameters, such as distribution control commands, a set of distributed packages, and a distribution list, used in the failed distribution. The method continues with building new distribution commands for the failed distribution job from the retrieved distribution parameters and then performing a redistribution of the set of software packages utilizing the new distribution commands.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates, in general, to software package distribution in a distributed computer network, and, more particularly, to a system and method for responding to distribution error messages by servicing the distribution system, for accessing and processing distribution data at a service center and an affected intermediate distribution server, and for issuing a new distribution job from the intermediate distribution server that replicates the failed distribution effort.2. Relevant BackgroundDistributed computer networks with de-centralized software environments are increasingly popular designs for network computing. In such distributed computer networks, a copy of a software program (i.e., an application package such as Netscape™, StarOffice™, and the like) is distributed over a data communications network by a master or central network device for installation on client network devices that request or require the parti...

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IPC IPC(8): G06F9/445H04L29/14H04L29/06H04L29/08H04L69/40
CPCG06F8/60H04L29/06H04L67/34H04L67/28H04L69/40H04L67/2819H04L69/329H04L67/2842H04L67/56H04L67/564H04L67/568H04L9/40
Inventor RITCHE, SCOTT D.
Owner ORACLE INT CORP
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